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Adult education ancient history independent works
Ancient River Valley Civilizations Unit: PPTs, Worksheets, Guided Notes, Test
Ancient Civilizations Entire Unit (+ Digital Resource Version) includes Early River Civilizations PowerPoints/Google Slides with video and presenter notes, covering the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus River Valley Civilization(Harappa) and Ancient China. Unit also includes, warm up PowerPoints, informational text documents with questions, primary source worksheets, maps, exit tickets, crossword review, Kahoot! Review Game, and assessment. Everything is put together with d
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Mesopotamia Unit in Pictures for Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students
ANCIENT MESOPOTAMIA IN PICTURES FOR SPECIAL ED, DUAL LANGUAGE AND BILINGUAL ED. (NOW AVAILABLE IN SPANISH)Mesopotamia en dibujos para diferenciar instrucción, educación especial lenguaje dualMesopotamia Unit in Pictures for Differentiating Instruction Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students from the Include Me © Series Ancient Civilizations (Teacher's Resource Book for Differentiated Instruction, Special Education and ELLs) by Lonnie Dai Zovi and Dr. Annette Maestas, is a picture based, simple, an
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
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Ancient Rome Unit: PowerPoints, Worksheets, Plans, Guided Notes + Google Apps
Ancient Rome Unit includes Ancient Rome PowerPoints / Google Slides with video clips and speaker notes. Unit also includes, warm up PowerPoints, informational text documents with questions, primary source lessons, maps, exit tickets, crossword review, a project, video/video guide, Kahoot! review game, and editable assessment. Everything is put together with detailed daily lesson plans. Just copy and paste to your lesson plans.PowerPoints/Google Slides include video clip links, and speaker notes.
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Early Civilizations AND Ancient River Valley Civilizations + Digital Resources
Prehistoric Humans to Ancient Civilizations AND Ancient River Valley Civilizations Units Bundled (Save! with two units in one) covers the prehistoric ages, cave paintings at Lascaux, the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods to the four earliest river valley civilizations of the world. These units include PowerPoints notes, PowerPoint warm ups, common core informational text documents and primary source worksheets, maps, exit tickets, crossword reviews, Kahoot! review games, four videos/video guide
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Paleolithic Cave Paintings Worksheet (Prehistory) + GoogleApps Version
Paleolithic Cave Art Worksheet teaches students about Paleolithic cave paintings, through map skills and primary source document analysis. This short activity focuses on the locations of the cave art and explores the theories that attempt to explain why paleolithic humans might have painted the walls of these caves. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. **Includes Google Apps version of worksheet for distance learningSave some money by getting this
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Ancient Greece & Rome Units: PPTs, Worksheets, Plans, Guided Notes + Google Apps
Greece and Rome Units Bundled (two units in one) covers the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome. These units include PowerPoints with speaker notes, PowerPoint warm ups, guided notes, common core informational text documents and primary source worksheets, maps, exit tickets, crossword reviews, Kahoot! review games, videos/video guides, and assessments. Everything is put together with detailed daily lesson plans. Just copy and paste to your lesson plans. This bundle is a tremendous time sa
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Ancient Greece Unit: PPTs, Guided Notes, Worksheets, Kahoot, Test + Google Apps
Ancient Greece Entire Unit Bundled includes Ancient Greece PowerPoints with video and speaker notes. Unit also includes, warm up powerpoints, informational text documents with questions, primary source worksheets, maps, exit tickets, crossword review, Kahoot! review game, video/video guide, and editable assessment. Everything is put together with detailed daily lesson plans. Just copy and paste to your lesson plans. This is an Amazing Deal! Ancient Greece PowerPoints include video clip links, an
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Prehistory Humans to Ancient Civilizations Unit + Guided Notes + Google Apps
Prehistoric Humans to Civilizations Unit Bundled (+ Digital Resource Version) includes Prehistoric Humans PowerPoints, and the Rise of Civilizations PowerPoint with short video links. Prehistory unit also includes, warm up PowerPoint, worksheets, exit tickets, Kahoot! review game, crossword review, and assessment. Everything is put together with detailed daily lesson plans. Just copy and paste to your lesson plans.PowerPoints include video clip links, and presenter notes. Presenter notes aid you
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Distance Learning - Ceramics (E-Day) "Who-What-When-Where" Ceramics History!
The "handouts" included in this download have been uploaded to Google Drive, (The Google folder link is included in the "Google-links.docx" file) and made into "Drag and Drops" used with Google Drive for Remote/Distance Learning Days. Just "Make a copy" to your Drive and share with your students!Additional Visual Arts E-Learning Activities can be found here.If your Ceramics students are like mine, you know that students do NOT wish to spend studio time learning about ceramics history! But as art
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Maya Calendar Pack
A digital download of the materials required for both making and learning how to read the 52 Maya calendar round. Includes a template of the calendar, with 5 separate rings to cut out, information on how to use it and a quiz.A great teaching aid in understanding how the Maya calendar works. The template can be printed for each child and they can make their own calendar to keep!Consists of 4 A4 sheets.
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Fall of Rome Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Activity
We've got you covered tomorrow with this ready to print collaborative, critical thinking activity. Use on a Monday or Friday for a SURE FIRE boredom-busting pre-reading activity. I've used this for 8 years as the lead in to our section on the factors that led to the fall of the Western Roman empire. Printable handouts, Powerpoint/Google Slide Images, best practice tips, and answer keys are all provided. The Activity:Rome is burning - Literally and figuratively. There is economic unrest, p
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Alexander the Great Primary Source Worksheet (Greece) + Google Apps Version
Alexander the Great Primary Source Worksheet teaches students about the motivation behind the man, through map skills and primary source document analysis. This short activity focuses on Alexander’s speech before his last battle of India before turning back. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. *Includes Google Apps version of worksheet for distance learningSave some money by getting this with the entire unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, les
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Ancient Egypt Unit in Pictures for Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students
**ANCIENT EGYPT IN PICTURES FOR SPECIAL ED, DUAL LANGUAGE AND BILINGUAL ED. NOW AVAILABLE IN SPANISH. CLICK ON LINK BELOWEgipto en dibujos para diferenciar instrucción ed especial y lenguaje dualInclude Me © Series Ancient Civilizations (Teacher's Resource Book for Differentiated Instruction, Special Education and ELLs) by Dr. Annette Maestas and Lonnie Dai Zovi is a picture based, simple, and leveled, packet to differentiate instruction. With your good teaching, and with worksheets to teach b
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
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Greek Mythology Crossword Puzzle and Word Search Pack: The Odyssey, Gods, etc
Students will learn about the Titans, the Olympians, the monsters, terminology, and these stories: Hercules and the Twelve Labors, Prometheus and the Theft of Fire, Narcissus and Echo, Perseus and Medusa, Theseus and the Minotaur, Flight of Icarus, The Tragic Hero Oedipus, King Midas and His Touch, Jason and the Argonauts, and The Odyssey. These crossword and word search worksheets cover Greek Mythology in a fun and engaging way! These are great for early finishers, bellringers, and sub plans!
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Shang & Zhou Dynasties Informational Text Worksheet + Distance Learning Version
This informational text reading on the Shang and Zhou Dynasties is an excellent way for the students to learn about the first two official dynasties of China. After completing the reading, students compare the two cultures by listing attributes of each on the two column chart. Students learn about the two dynasties' social classes, economy, government, religion and their advances in art and science. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. ** Also in
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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What Is a Myth? (Presentation + Guided Questions + Handout + Key)
Before embarking on a mythology unit, it's important to establish exactly what a myth is. This presentation (available in three different formats) makes the basics of a myth clear for students grades 6-12. Using high-quality images of examples from world mythology, this presentation defines a myth, cites the functions of a myth, gives seven common elements of myths, categorizes myths into three basic groups (etiological, historical, and psychological), and provides reasons for modern students to
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Ancient China - Complete Unit - Google Classroom Compatible
Update : Now including Google Classroom materials.A complete unit to help students learn about the geography, history, and culture of Ancient China. Topics covered include:1 - The Geography of China2 - Prehistoric China3 - The Xia and Shang Dynasties4 - The Zhou Dynasty5 - Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism6 - The Qin Dynasty7 - The Han Dynasty8 - Han Inventions & Technology9 - The Silk RoadIncluded in the Zip file are the following materials:1 - Regular, modified, and compressed worksheets.
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6th - 8th, Adult Education
Also included in: Ancient History : Complete Curriculum Bundle
History of Astronomy- Famous Astronomers, Geocentric, Heliocentric
This PowerPoint is an updated version of the old power point, it has all of the same information, but goes into more depth with 67 more slides of information, activities, assessments, and small projects to do during the unit. This should now take a good couple of weeks to cover in depth and to complete all of the activities. It not only details the major events in the history of astronomy, examining the famous astronomers, such as Ptolemy, Copernicus, Brahe, Keppler, Galileo, It covers the ma
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Ancient Greece Webquest
This is a MASSIVE webquest designed for students to learn about Ancient Greece by visiting the BBC Bitesize website, reading information on various topics, and recording answers to prompted questions.
Topics include (one whole page for each!):
-- the Ancient Greeks.
-- the Olympic Games.
-- Living in an Ancient Greek Family.
-- Ancient Greek Gods and Heroes.
-- Ancient Greek Culture.
-- Ancient Greeks at War.
-- Ancient Greeks Changing the World.
This webquest could be administered across mul
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Chronological Order and Timelines Unit
This unit has been a lot of fun to put together, and I hope that it is useful to you as you teach your students about chronological order and timelines. I use this with my sixth and eighth graders, but I could see it being used with students in upper elementary (with guidance) and in high school (as remediation or review). Below you’ll find a moderate pacing for the unit (middle school).
I've also added in a bonus! A primary and secondary sources of information mini lesson and modified summ
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4th - 11th, Adult Education
Ancient China Unit in Pictures for Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students
**ANCIENT CHINA IN PICTURES FOR SPECIAL ED, DUAL LANGUAGE AND BILINGUAL ED. NOW AVAILABLE IN SPANISH. CLICK ON LINK BELOW)China en dibujos para diferenciar instrucción ed especial y lenguaje dualAncient China in Pictures for Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students from the Include Me © Series Ancient Civilizations (Teacher's Resource Book for Differentiated Instruction, by Dr. Annette Maestas and Lonnie Dai Zovi is a picture based, simple, and leveled, packet to differentiate instruction. With your
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
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Ancient Greece Unit in Pictures for Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students
** PDFs Printable and digital compatible (Flipped learning, distance learning)**ANCIENT GREECE IN PICTURES FOR SPECIAL ED, DUAL LANGUAGE AND BILINGUAL ED. NOW AVAILABLE IN SPANISH. CLICK ON LINK BELOW)Grecia en dibujos para diferenciar instrucción ed especial y lenguaje dualAncient Greece Unit in Pictures for Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students in Pictures for Special Ed. from the Include Me © Series Ancient Civilizations (Teacher's Resource Book for Differentiated Instruction, Special Education
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
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Romulus & Remus Myth, Roman Religion, Education & Social Classes (Ancient Rome)
Romulus & Remus Myth, Roman Religion, Education & Social Classes This multi purpose informational text teaches students about the Romulus and Remus myth and compares it to another birth story, the Aeneas Legend. Through the Aeneas Legend primary source excerpt, students learn how the Romans linked their birth story to the Greeks. Students also explore the Roman/Greek religion and education in Rome. Finally students read about the two classes in Rome, the Patricians and the Plebeians. Thi
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7th - 11th, Adult Education
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Shi Huangdi & the Qin Dynasty Reading & Stations Activity: Print & Digital
This two-part activity starts with a one-page biography of the life of Emperor Shi Huangdi. It discusses how he came to power, the coup against him initiated by Lao Ai, how he unified China, the Great Wall, the Terracotta Army, and the system he put in place, legalism. It is a great way to cover a lot in a little bit of time. Key terms or words are in bold and can be discussed further in class if you would like.The second part is a 4 stations activity with questions on the contributions of th
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Find Ancient History resources | TPT
If you’re an educator or parent looking for printable or digital resources to help your student learn about ancient history, TPT has got you covered. We’ve got a comprehensive collection of ancient history resources available, including activities and lessons on ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, ancient Rome, ancient China, and ancient Mesopotamia, to name just a few. With plenty of TPT high-quality resources at your fingertips, you’ll be able to teach ancient history to your students with ease.
Ancient history activities to try
Here are a few examples of the different types of activities and lessons you can find on TPT to help teach students about ancient history:
Map Making
With map-making activities you can not only teach students about ancient civilizations, but also incorporate geography into your lessons. As they label and color maps, students can learn about important places in ancient civilizations, chart trade routes, and learn how empires expanded (and fell) over time.
Primary Source Analysis
One of the best ways to learn about ancient civilizations is through the artifacts and writings of people from that particular period of time. Encourage students to analyze primary sources to gain a deeper understanding about bygone eras of history. For instance, you can have students read accounts of the destruction of Pompeii and discuss it as a class.
Centers & Stations
Through the use of centers, students can collaborate and discuss topics and content they examine for each era in history. For example, you can have students navigate through four or five different centers or stations to help them learn about different aspects of Ancient Chinese culture, like literature, geography, government, and major historical events or achievements.
By making ancient history come to life through a variety of interactive and immersive activities, teachers can help students develop a deeper appreciation for the subject.
Frequently asked questions for teaching about ancient history
What is ancient history?
Ancient history refers to the period of human history that takes place from the invention of writing to late antiquity (spanning from about 3000 BC to AD 650). This era includes the study of various ancient civilizations, such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, India, and others. Ancient history plays a critical role in helping us understand the origins and development of human civilizations and the influence it had on contemporary cultures and societies.
What are examples of ancient history?
The Persian Wars, the rise of the Tang Dynasty, the campaigns of Alexander the Great, and the decline and fall of the Roman empire are all examples of important milestones and events that you can teach about in ancient history.
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